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AKAI PRO MINIAK SYNTHESIZER NOW SHIPPING

"Virtual-Analog Synthesizer with Vocoder Developed in Partnership with Alesis

Cumberland, R.I. (Aug. 27, 2009) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that the MINIAK, the synthesizer specifically designed for today’s music production and performance styles, is now shipping to retailers.

The MINIAK is a new synthesizer from Akai Professional. It was developed in partnership with the world-renowned Alesis synthesis team. The MINIAK brings together Akai Professional’s excellent control feel with powerful DSP sound-generation technology. The MINIAK is a perfect synthesizer for producers in the studio and live performers on stage because, while it is extremely compact and portable, it is also a powerful instrument for creating sounds for performance and production.

The MINIAK enables users to create programs with up to eight multi-timbral voices, each with three oscillators. The user can create interesting and unique sounds and take advantage of the synthesizer’s more-than-600 preset sounds. Users can create complex and refined sounds using the MINIAK’s two multimode filters, three envelope generators, two LFOs, stereo effects and 40-band vocoder with gooseneck microphone. The MINIAK also has a comprehensive sequencer with step and dynamic real time phrase sequencing, a drum machine/rhythm sequencer and an arpeggiator.

Users will appreciate the MINIAK’s high-resolution, 24-bit balanced quarter-inch inputs and outputs for excellent sound quality. The MINIAK has a 37-key semi-weighted keyboard with velocity sensitivity for all-in-one performance. It can also be used as a sound source for MPCs, computer software and keyboards via MIDI.

“We have been watching a trend in music production towards using more synth sounds alongside samples,” said Adam Cohen, Director of Business Development, Akai Professional. “The MINIAK is the perfect way for anyone to get into synthesis, yet it is powerful enough for any professional to create the precise sonority they are after.”

The MINIAK is available from musical instrument and professional audio retailers and has a U.S. Retail Price of $699.00 with an estimated street price of $499.00."

Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter & MPG-80 Programmer FOR SALE

YouTube via zibbybone
"Not one of my better videos, this is mainly to show that both of these units work. I believe the MKS-80 is a Rev. 4 (SN: 460xxx). The MPG has some rust spots, but still works as it should. Synth requires standard 2 prong power cable (not included) and programmer requires 6 pin DIN cable (not included). Prices are $1200 for MKS-80 and $800 for MPG-80 (plus shipping). PayPal accepted and I will only ship to CONFIRMED addresses. I will consider an Alesis Andromdeda an even trade for both units."
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EML-101 Electrocomp Modular Analog Synthesizer

EML ElectroComp 101 Synthesizer Demo

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YouTube via zibbybone

"Just a quick video of a classic synth. All sounds produced from "normalled" signal routing - no patching. Sorry about the poor lighting and focus, it was late, I was tired and I wanted to get this video made quickly."

via this auction

"All FOUR oscillators work great and wow this thing sounds huge. I tested a few patch points and they all seem to work, I haven't tried sequencing it because these run at 1.2 volts per octave which isn't what most cv sequencers use. These are real classy and rare, it totally makes you feel like your a mad scientist in a 70's sci fi movie!"

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Zorlon Cannon, QMMG and friends!

YouTube via pss50
"Zorlon Cannon, QMMG and friends!"

Zorlon Cannon and QMMG are making sweet love!

Zorlon Cannon and his new friends

My kids on the EuroRack modular

YouTube via machinate

Modular Synth Bassline

YouTube via boobtube356
"VCO-2RM sync patch with pitch modulation on the slave oscillator. The adsr decay and release was varied according to the pitch and emphasis from the A-161. The pitch variations were established using primarily the A160/1 with some influence from a S&H LFO mixed in. Then a four note sequence went to the master oscillator using the A-152. Then the M15 was added using a ringmod, with the same four note sequence going to the M15. Bass kick was added using the MMF-1 with M10 input. Hihat is A-117 amplitude modulated with A-143-3 square using the VCA-4MX. The signal is then level emphasized by the bass kick signal using the MX-4S."

PLL Arpeggios

"PLL (setting 1, and mid range) attempts to track a simple sequence while the master VCO is pulse width modulated in time with the beat. Bass kick is Cwejman MMF-1 sine, other percussion is Doepfer A-117 amplitude modulated by Doepfer A-143-3 square using Cwejman VCA-4MX, and level modulated by the bass kick at the MX-4S. Background sequence is a combination of LFO S&H and Doepfer A-160/1 and A-152 to the VCO-2RM and M15."
Update:

PLL Arpeggios (long version) from dougcl on Vimeo.

Modular Synth Jam

"Cwejman VCO-2RM in sync mode. OSC1 square, OSC2 square, RM out to Make Noise QMMG. PlanB M10 envelope modulates the QMMG. PlanB ASR from Doepfer A-143-3 LFO (audio rate) feeds M10 timebase, OSC1 pitch, QMMG modulation depth, and QMMG resonance."

303 Vinyl Update

full size image in via Richard Devine added to this post.

ARP Odyssey Filter Mod

via here on http://www.arpodyssey.com

"Modification for the Arp 4072/4075 filter to expand frequency response.

The four 4K7 current limiting resistors which are connected between

the exponential converter and the four discrete gain stages should

be lowered to 2K2. These are the only 4K7 resistors in the module,

so locating them shouldn't be too difficult.

Another way is to add another set of 4K7s in parallel with

the existing ones. These could be mounted on the solder side of the

board. Beware of possible shorting to other pins."

Tom Oberheim Interview - Questions Open

Mike Welch wrote in to let me know he will be setting up an exclusive interview with Tom Oberheim to be featured on MATRIXSYNTH! If you have any questions you'd like Mike to ask feel free to comment or send them in directly to mwelch at gonzaga.edu. Also, if you are an AV expert in the Bay area and would be interested in helping out, let Mike know.

Pictured: Tom's new SEM with MIDI CV - via Audiomidi where you'll find the new SEMs listed and priced.